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Montessori School of Northern Virginia Inc

EIN 54-0718805 · Annandale, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA (MSNV) IS A LEADING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL IN THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA PROVIDING MONTESSORI EDUCATION AT THREE CAMPUSES FOR CHILDREN AGES FROM 2 THROUGH 12 AND A MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENTS 12-15. OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND GUIDE CHILDREN TO LOVE LEARNING, TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER, AND TO LOVE THE WORLD AROUND THEM.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
83
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$267,504, head of school

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $5.5 million spent. MSNV PROVIDES AN AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES FROM 2 THROUGH 12 AND A MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENTS 12-15, WITH CAMPUSES SET IN PEACEFUL RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. MSNV OFFERS CHALLENGING, SELF-PACED AND INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION GUIDED BY PROFESSIONAL MONTESSORI CERTIFIED FACULTY. THE CURRICULUM EDUCATES THE WHOLE CHILD, PROVIDES A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, AND FOSTERS INNER DISCIPLINE AS WELL AS RESPECT FOR OTHERS. MSNV HAS DEVELOPED A RICH MONTESSORI CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES PRACTICAL LIFE, SENSORIAL TRAINING, MATHEMATICS, LANGUAGE, CULTURAL STUDIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, PHYSICAL AND NATURAL SCIENCE, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS.
  2. $510,783 spent. MSNV'S PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ADMISSIONS INCLUDES VARIOUS COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS AND PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES WHICH HELP CONNECT THE SCHOOL AND HOME ENVIRONMENTS WITH UNDERLYING THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY. MSNV LOOKS TO NOT ONLY ENGAGE ITS PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT FAMILIES REGARDING RESPECT AND CARE OF THE WORLD, BUT ALSO THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO ENVISION A HUMANE AND PEACEFUL SOCIETY WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FEEL REVERENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL THAT SUSTAINS LIFE ON EARTH.
  3. $240,625 spent. MSNV'S EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM OFFERS A STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT BEFORE AND AFTER THE SCHOOL HOURS. CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM PARTICIPATE IN SAFE, COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS SIMILAR TO THOSE THEY ENJOY DURING THE HEART OF THE DAY. ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH ALL SORTS OF MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES COMPATIBLE WITH THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY, GEARED SPECIFICALLY TOWARD THE AGE GROUP AND THE CHILD'S INTERESTS.
  4. $155,236 spent. MSNV'S FUN-FILLED SUMMER OF DISCOVERY AND CREATIVITY HELPS CHILDREN GROW AS THEY EXPLORE, MAKE FRIENDS AND LEARN NEW SKILLS. MSNV OFFERS THEMED WEEKS THAT FIT THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH SIXTH GRADERS, INCORPORATING MONTESSORI PRINCIPLES THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND FREEDOM WITH RESPONSIBILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1964.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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